This Holy Family is made of clay in Cameroon. The clay is shaped, fired in a kiln, cooled, and then dipped into a dye from boiled eucalyptus tree bark to make the bronze patina.
The standing Joseph figure is 13.5 inches high while the sitting Mary is 9 inches tall.
Name: Clay Holy Family
Artist: Alphonse Yenji
Country: Cameroon
Material: Clay
Height: Joseph is 13.5 "
Number of Pieces: 3
Jesus, Mary, Joseph
Acquired: 2000
Artist: Alphonse Yenji
Country: Cameroon
Material: Clay
Height: Joseph is 13.5 "
Number of Pieces: 3
Jesus, Mary, Joseph
Acquired: 2000